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H631 BGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,014 mi
Last recorded173,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH631 BGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 173,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 170,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 167,683 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 166,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 166,497 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 165,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 165,834 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 163,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 158,794 miles

all advisorys on mot refusal certificate.(except 002)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 158,778 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement in gear selector.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 151,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 151,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 145,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 145,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 140,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 139,343 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 137,786 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 133,660 miles

front & rear tyre close to legal limit X 4.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H631 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H631 BGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H631 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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